Atlanta Travel Kit

Useful Information to Help You Start Your Trip to Atlanta

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Our Atlanta Travel Kit lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to one of the most popular destinations in the USA. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the weather like? How can I get from the airport to my hotel? What currency and type of plug do I need? We have all these answers plus other basic info about the best time to go, getting there, getting around, and a few useful travel tips.

It’s all compiled in this Atlanta Travel Kit. After reading this short and easy-to-read guide, you will be a little more prepared to start your trip in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Best time to travel to Atlanta (weather-wise)

Atlanta has a humid subtropical climate, with average temperatures ranging from 43ºF in winter to 80ºF in summer.

Rainfallis evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 7-10 rainy days per month.

March-May is the best time to visit. The weather is pleasant with occasional thunderstorms and you’ll avoid the summer’s crowds. Flight and hotel prices are more affordable than during peak season, yet can spike during the largest events held in the city during this period.

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Atlanta Basics

Primary languages: English

Plug types: A and B

Electricity: 120 V

Currency: United States Dollar (US$)

International dialling code: +1 404

Emergency telephone number: 911

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Getting into the city

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport sits 7 miles south of the city centre as the crow flies. One of the busiest airports by passenger in the world, it features 2 passenger terminals, 1 for domestic flights and the other for international flights. You’ll find in the airport a good choice of dining and shopping options as well as facilities including banking and currency exchange services. There are several transfer options to reach central Atlanta:

A taxi takes around 20-30 minutes and costs roughly US$35-40. Taxi ranks can be found curbside on the south lower level.

You can also use Uber and Lyft apps. Just follow the orange signs to get to the Rideshare Pick-up Zone on the lower level.

Shared shuttle minivan services are at hand to get you downtown. It takes around 20-30 minutes and prices start from around US$16.50. Shuttle bus counters can be found between the Domestic North and Domestic South terminals.

The MARTA train network features 2 lines – Red and Gold - that link the airport to the city centre. The train station is inside the Domestic Terminal. It takes around 20 minutes to get Downtown Atlanta and it costs US$2.50. It’s the cheapest way to reach the city centre.

If you want to hire a car, take the free Sky Train to the Rental Car Centre located a few minutes away from the airport.

If you come to Atlanta by train

Peachtree is the name of the Amtrak railway station in Atlanta. It’s located 3 miles north of the city centre. It’s a very small station with very little facilities. From here, you can get to your hotel by taxi or bus.

Getting around Atlanta

Downtown Atlanta can easily be explored on foot. It’s safe and hosts landmarks and attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, the CNN Studio and the Sky View Atlanta, just to name a few, on a 1.5-sq mi area. For longer journeys, a good range of convenient and affordable public and private transport services is available. See below…